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ADM has announced a new partnership with international non-profit TechnoServe to advance regenerative agriculture practices among 15,000 new soybean farmers in Maharashtra, India.

The partnership has been formed as part of ADM’s Farm Forward initiative, a global platform dedicated to building farmer resilience and advancing sustainable agriculture.

Funded by a $500,000 investment from ADM’s corporate social investment programme, ADM Cares, the 18-month project will be rolled out to four districts in Maharashtra – Latur, Dharashiv, Beed and Nanded.

It will focus on improving soil health, supporting Farmer-Producer Organisations (FPOs) with regenerative agriculture best practices and expanding access to digital tools and government guidance toward improving climate resilience and livelihoods.

A Memorandum of Understanding between ADM and TechnoServe has now been signed, initiating the formal collaboration. The programme begins this month (May 2026), with ADM providing direction, governance and oversight, while TechnoServe leads on-the-ground implementation.

Regenerative agriculture practices align with the government of India’s sustainable farming priorities. In addition to improving soil health, focuses include improving water use efficiency and ensuring targeted, efficient application of inputs such as fertilisers and crop protection products.

Long-term improvements in livelihoods for farmers can also be achieved through more consistent yields and better cost efficiency, paving the way for a more resilient agricultural supply chain.

A scoping phase to assess soil health and water conditions will kick off the programme, leveraging existing government-led technology solutions. Approximately 200 demonstration plots will then be established across programme villages over two cropping seasons, where farmers can observe and adopt regenerative agriculture practices.

Government-led solutions include the Maha-Agri Tech project, an initiative designed to empower farmers through precision farming technologies. By leveraging satellite-based insights and drone-enabled applications, farmers gain access to data-driven insights on crop health, pest activity and field conditions, enabling more timely and informed decisions.

Amrendra Mishra, managing director of Ag Services & Oilseeds and country manager for India at ADM, said: “At ADM, we believe that sustainable supply chains start with resilient farming communities”.

“In partnership with TechnoServe, we are executing ADM’s Asia Pacific flagship programme for 2026 under the global Farm Forward initiative, combining our expertise, partnerships and on-the-ground experience to support farmers in strengthening climate resilience, improving soil health, enhancing livelihoods through targeted training and technology-enabled solutions and expanded access to markets and resources.”